Maharashtra is all set to celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi this year. A number of NGOs are coming forward to provide guidelines for the people, so that they can mark the festival without polluting the environment.

Drug resistance tuberculosis happens to be a matter of grave concern for India government. According to WHO, India has the highest number of multi-drug-resistant TB patients. Naturally, health ministry takes the treatment of this complicated disease as a major challenge for the country.

An appropriate step against child- disobedience or defiance disorder. A woman from Texas, US has created a app for her kids that won't allow them to ignore her calls. Although, she has created the device to solve her own problem, the app may play a great role to help the parents across the world.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has allowed the use of experimental drugs for Ebola patients. The experimental Ebola serum, which is reported to have used on American and Spanish missionaries, may be used on Liberian doctors.

Headache is a common problem among the kids. As the school period approaches and begins many parents may start to hear their children complain about headaches. The root of the problem may be physical or psychological.

Manjul Bhargava, an eminent tabla player receiving his lessons from Pandit Zakhir Hussain, already learned sanskrit from his grandfather Purushottam Lal Bhargava who was the head of the department of Sanskrit in the University of Rajasthan.

"YOGA" with physical benefits as asserted by many is an ancient Indian traditional discipline of joining body and mind through various disciplines of meditation. Yoga is a Sanskrit word, deriving from a verb meaning “to yoge” or “to join.”

Union Health Minister Harsh Bardhan has given a clarion call to the doctors to recover the glory of the medical profession. He made it clear that a section of doctors are presently under scanner of the government.

2012 may be called the golden year for the zoologists associated with the Zoological Survey of India. Over 130 new animal species, including a flightless bird and 19 species of fish, have been discovered for the first time in the world by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India in one year.

Encouraging news for the heart patients. In near future generator can supply power to ensure smooth functioning of cardiac pacemaker. Chinese scientists have recently developed a nanogenerator which can power a cardiac pacemaker with electricity generated by a patient's breathing.

When World Health Organization (WHO) has termed Ebola epidemic an international health emergency, British pharma company Glaxo Smith Kline is gearing for introducing a preventive vaccine to combat the situation.

It’s really a groundbreaking work. Scientists have proved it possible by virtue of their unbelievable efforts. Through prolonged research they have changed the colour of butterfly wings - the first such structural change in an animal by influencing evolution.

Obviously it may be termed adventure. But, in reality it is something more than an adventure. Four primary school boys recently took part in an exciting archaeological dig in Britain and successfully unearthed a 4,300-year-old golden object.

Think twice before undergo any weight loss surgery. It may lead to a lot of serious complications in future. Actually the surgery seemed the answer to our obesity epidemic for patients who couldn’t lose weight through diet and lifestyle changes.

While West Bengal in India is facing a challenge posed by the Japanese encephalitis, West Africa is struggling hard against the deadly Ebola virus. Both America and Russia expressed deep concern over the growing attack of Ebola.

The clouded leopard, one of the rare and vulnerable cats in the world, has been photographed in Buxa Tiger Reserve in the northern part of India’s west Bengal state.
Official sources said a clouded leopard had been photographed in the tiger reserve almost after a decade.

Delhi has been witnessing a tug of war between the Central Zoo Authority and A N Jha Deer Park management at Hauz Khas. As a result, CZA has issued a licence cancellation notice to A N Jha Deer Park, run by Delhi Development Authority.

Orissa police will arrange classes for the school girls to teach them how to protect themselves against molestations or harassments. Taking lessons from several untoward incidents across the country, particularly in Bangalore, the police authority in Bhubaneswar appears to be unwilling to waste time any more.

The World Health Organization is unwilling to recognize the term ‘pre-diabetes’. The reason behind discouraging the term is to avoid any stigma associated with the word diabetes and the reality that many people do not progress to diabetes at all as the term implies.

“World’s first vaccine against malaria” is all set to be introduced in the market. The vaccine which seeks regulatory approval from the competent authority has been termed “pretty good” malaria vaccine.

Steps have been initiated in China to give a modern look on the traditional Acupuncture Therapy. A total of 18 medical protocols for acupuncture and moxibustion were issued recently to make the centuries-old traditional therapies align with modern medicine.

The whole world will raise voice against Hepatitis on Monday to mark World Hepatitis Day. Perhaps it is needless to mention that Hepatitis is termed one of the top four communicable diseases in the world, with someone contracting the potentially fatal liver condition every 10 seconds.

The festival started with an environmental project in 2005 and led to the establishment of the Water Lily Weaving Centre in the city. She said the city’s water lily industry has gone a long way to promote the livelihood of residents. Before turning water lilies into a source of livelihood for Las Piñas residents, the flowers clogged the river, contributing to massive flooding.

Don’t surrender before fatty food. Because, too much intake of fatty food may lead to loss of smell. Naturally, it can cause hazard for you any time. Research report reveals, stuffing yourself regularly with pizza or hamburger or any other high-fat food can put you at the risk of losing sense of smell. The work undoubtedly opens a new avenue for research on obesity.

Anxiety is a common phenomenon in human being. It means feelings of fear, tension or dread. If such feelings become very intense and persist for long periods of time, they can produce harmful effects. Such anxiety disorders may take several turns any time.

You have every right to doubt it. You may term the idea absurd. But, it is true. Researchers have proved it. Indian scientists have recently developed a seedless mango which is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavour when mature. The entire credit goes to the Horticulture department of Bihar Agriculture University in Bhagalpur.

You have every right to doubt it. You may term the idea absurd. But, it is true. Researchers have proved it. Indian scientists have recently developed a seedless mango which is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavour when mature. The entire credit goes to the Horticulture department of Bihar Agriculture University in Bhagalpur.

We may no longer be alone in the universe. Several worlds in the galaxy may hold alien life. NASA is optimistic and expects to find the first inhabited planet other than the Earth within next 20 years.

The bird-lovers’ paradise in Delhi is facing a major pollution threat. The spontaneous gathering of the migratory birds in and around the sanctuary has been recorded a substantial decrease in the last couple of years.

India is described as a land of many religions and diverse languages. It can be described as a land of festivals as well. Some festivals are observed throughout the country whereas others have specific regional associations.

Have you heard about the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle? You too can do your bit to protect the environment, if you learn the meaning of these simple words, and pledge to implement them in your daily life.

The centre and the state government of Gujarat have initiated a joint venture to protect the Great Indian Bustard, the nice looking endangered species of bird. A conservation and breeding centre for the bird is going to be constructed in Kutch. According to a spokesman of the state forest department, once the project is finalized it will take around six months to be completed. But, scientific studies and analysis required for the conservation may take a few months more.

It’s quite natural that human being wants to forget the painful memories of life,
but it happens to be very tough in reality. If a person can really overcome the
memories of dark days he or she may lead a harmonious life. Now any one can raise
the question, is it possible at all?

Harmonious development of child largely depends on the art of parenting. If the parents fail to feel the pulse of their children, so many adverse affects may hamper the natural growth and intellectual development of the offspring.

Don’t make yourself too much dependent on lift. Because a lift-shabby person is said to be more vulnerable than a stair-climber in view of the possibility of heart disease. A latest research suggests that climbing stairs is considered to be one of the best ways to burn up calories and strengthen your heart. According to a British survey report, climbing stairs is directly involved with reduced risk of heart diseases.

The Chinese air force has deployed an army of monkeys to tackle the bird menace, a constant headache for the Chinese air force. Birds have posed problems to Chinese fighter planes while take-offs and emergency landings for quite some time.

The researchers of US have developed a new software that can help spot behavioral markers of autism in infants. It is capable of tracking and recording the infants’ activity during videotaped autism screening test. The scientists of Duke University conducted the research.

Researchers have developed a miniature kidney dialysis machine capable of treating the smallest babies , which has been successfully used for the first time to treat a newborn baby with multiple organ failure.

Anger is quite natural in human being. It has some positive aspects also. But, anger appears to be alarming when it exceeds the limit. Therefore, one should exercise control over anger in the early stage of life. If a child starts realizing the negative outcome of the over anger, he or she is expected to exercise restrain to prevent the danger in future.

Wayne Mark Rooney was born in Croxteth, Liverpool to Jeanette Marie and Thomas Wayne Rooney. He is of Irish descent and was brought up as a Roman Catholic with younger brothers Graham and John. All three attended Our Lady and St Swithin's primary school and the De La Salle Humanities College. He grew up supporting Everton.

It may be termed as a joint venture of science and arts to combat the air pollution. It appears to be unbelievable that the main weapon to curb the pollution is nothing but a poem. But this is true. The name of the poem is ‘In Praise of Air’, that is printed on material containing a formula which can purify its surroundings.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, popularly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer. He plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid. He is also the captain of the Portugal national team.

Leadership quality is considered to be one of the primary factors to achieve success in life. Usually it starts growing in the childhood and takes a reasonable shape at the end of the teen age. In view of the personality development among the children and adolescents leadership quality plays a vital role.

The rapid disappearance of Red Panda happens to be a matter of serious concern for the zoologists . The wild life lovers also express their annoyance over the way the problem is being handled. However, the government is noticed to have taken some positive steps to protect this endangered species. First of all special emphasis is being given on the rapid reproduction and simultaneously strong action has been initiated to curb the poachers.

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was born to Neymar da Silva, Sr. and Nadine Santos in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He inherited his name from his father, who is a former footballer and became his son's advisor as Neymar's talents began to grow. Growing up, Neymar combined his love for the game with street football .He is commonly known as Neymar.

A successful experiment and at the same time a major step towards low cost air travel. The name of the small flight is ‘E-Fan’ which is the world's first airplane completely powered by electricity carried its first flight at an airport near Bordeaux in southwestern France recently, and could prove to be a key step towards greener, quieter and cheaper air travel. Manufactured by Toulouse-based Airbus, E-Fan measures little more than 19 feet which makes slightly more noise than a hairdryer.

Believe it or not, according to the World Health Organization our city of pride Delhi is the most polluted city in the world when it comes to air quality.A team of WHO conducted a study in this regard recently and released the alarming report.

The effect of TV violence on children is one of the most studied issues during last four decades. Over a thousand academic studies have been completed, with remarkably consistent results: media violence makes our kids more aggressive, less patient, and more fearful of the world around them. Watching violence desensitizes children to actual acts of violence. This is true even of cartoon violence, even in cartoon classics such as ‘Tom & Jerry’. Live action shows, which show more realistic and disturbing depictions of violence, have a more dramatic effect, particularly on younger children.

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"YOGA" with physical benefits as asserted by many is an ancient Indian traditional discipline of joining body and mind through various disciplines of meditation. Yoga is a Sanskrit word, deriving from a verb meaning “to yoge” or “to join.”